Chief Executive Simon Clegg is to step down as part of a strategy to meet the financial challenges facing Ipswich Town. Owner Marcus Evans has praised his contribution to the club over the past four years.

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At the top of our agenda, and quite rightly, has been the priority to protect the playing budget. This, coupled with the owner’s intention to play a more hands-on role has led me to the decision that now is the right time to seek a new challenge. I will be returning to my family in Surrey and over the coming months will be looking for my next professional challenge in international or domestic sport.”